Political Quotes

Barack Obama: “Tough-minded diplomacy would include real leverage through stronger sanctions. . . . It would mean full implementation…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
Tough-minded diplomacy would include real leverage through stronger sanctions. . . . It would mean full implementation of U.S. sanction laws.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama outlines the need for strong sanctions as part of diplomatic efforts.

Share

More from Barack Obama

Oct 15, 2026

And I will fight for that, even if I don’t always think it’s going to win.

thenational.scot
Oct 14, 2026

Please join me in supporting Sherrod Brown. He’ll always fight for Ohio.

abcnews.com
Oct 14, 2026

This race is going to be close. It could determine which party controls the Senate and whether Ohioans can count on the people in Washington to be fighting for you.

abcnews.com
Oct 18, 2026

When we choose, when we make that decision, I do believe – and there is evidence for this – that the world gets incrementally better, and that is a worthy goal and it’s worth fighting for.

heraldscotland.com

Other voices in this conversation